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Democratisation in the European Neighbourhood. CEPS Paperback. October 2005
No full textThis is the first state-of-the-art work on the process of democratisation in the wider European neighbourhood since the seminal events of 2004, with the EU's enlargement and the Orange, Rose and Cedar Revolutions beyond. Covering both the European CIS states and the Mediterranean Arab world, leading experts from these regions interpret the recent revolutions and prospects for further democratisation in the European neighbourhood. These analyses are accompanied by a comprehensive critique of the EU as promoter of democracy
The European Transformation of Modern Turkey. CEPS Paperback. September 2004
No full textThe outcome of a research project carried out by CEPS and the Economics and Foreign Policy Forum (EFPF) of Istanbul, this book examines in detail the challenges and opportunities that would arise with Turkey’s full membership of the European Union. The authors, consisting of both Turkish and West European experts, address such controversial issues as Turkey’s cost to Europe, the potential for economic convergence and the implications of Turkish membership for the future of Europe. The authors also identify the areas where a closer cooperation between Turkey and the EU in advance of full membership would be advantageous for both parties. They focus with this aim on a set of measures ranging from ‘virtual membership’ in certain policy areas to more specific transition policies. In short, this book gives a clear picture about the nature of the topics and the issues that would dominate full membership negotiations with Turkey
Implementing the AIFMD: Success or failure? ECMI Commentary No. 34, 28 March 2013
No full textThis commentary considers the implementation of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) by the European Commission. The AIFMD creates an internal market for asset management and as an endeavour to develop market-based finance is an important piece of legislation for the European economy. The author, Mirzha de Manuel Aramendía, considers the implementation of some of the provisions that raised concern among industry participants. He finds that, on balance, a practical and flexible approach to implementation has been followed that should help secure the success of the framework, which at present is still uncertain. The commentary also considers the remuneration guidelines adopted recently by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). It encourages EU and national authorities to commit to the success of the AIFMD framework, as part of a broader effort to develop capital markets and reduce the historical reliance of the European economy on bank finance
Navigating the Stars: Norway, the European Economic Area and the European Union. CEPS Paperback. February 2002
No full textThis study expertly assesses the evolving relationship between Norway and the European Union, the centrepiece of which is the European Economic Area (EEA). Faced with an increasingly outdated network of relationships with the EU, Norway finds itself marginalised from policy-making and subject instead to policy-taking. This report evaluates Norway’s position in relation to the ‘future of Europe’ debate as well as a range of hypothetical options that Norway may contemplate, focusing on several key policy areas including the single market, the macroeconomic agenda, justice and home affairs, and foreign security and defence policies
From Words to Deeds: The Continuing Debate on European Security. CEPS Paperbacks. March 2006
No full textSince the Treaty of Amsterdam came into force in 1999, the European Union has progressively incorporated military security into its broad spectrum of activities and worked to build up its military capabilities. In this new book, Willem van Eekelen, a diplomat-turned-politician, charts the progression of the European security and defence policy, its difficult and even competitive relationship with NATO and the development of a European security strategy. From Words to Deeds explores new threats linking internal and external security and the emerging concept of the ‘responsibility to protect’ in the context of UN peacekeeping missions. He describes the innovative changes proposed by the European Convention, which might survive the rejection of the Constitutional Treaty in France and the Netherlands. He presents how the European Defence Agency could play a major role in the interface between communitarian and intergovernmental activities and bridge the gap between operational requirements and research, development and acquisition
The European Commission: Space and the Arctic
No full textAccompanying the document: Joint communication: Developing a European Union Policy towards the Arctic Region: progress since 2008 and next steps (http://library.arcticportal.org/1698/).
The remoteness, low population density, marked seasonal variability and harsh meteorological conditions in the Arctic mean that Earth-orbiting satellites are essential tools for communication, navigation and observation in the region. With the entry into force of the “Lisbon Treaty”, article 189 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union confers to the European Union a shared space competence which it pursues alongside that of the Member
States. It is the basis for the definition of a EU Space policy of which the two flagships are Galileo, the European GNSS, and GMES, the European Earth monitoring programme. Space research and developments activities are funded under the space theme of the Seventh Framework Programme for research
The European Council [Dublin Summit 1990], Dublin, 28 April 1990
No full textDossier: Summary and conclusions, press conference European Commission President Jacques Delors, statement of European Council President Charles Haughey
European Economy- Occasional Papers 118- The Financial Sector Adjustment Programme for Spain
No full textA joint mission, including EC, ECB, EBA, EFSF, and IMF visited Madrid from 27 June to 4 July 2012 following a request by the Spanish government for external financial assistance under the terms of the Financial Assistance for the Recapitalisation of Financial Institutions by the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF). On 4 July the mission concluded a staff level agreement for a financing package of up to EUR 100 billion for recapitalisation and restructuring of the Spanish financial sector. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on 23 July. This report by European Commission staff provides an overview of the challenges faced by Spain and its financial sector, discussions with the authorities, and the objectives and design of the financial sector adjustment programmeUna misión conjunta, incluyendo la CE, BCE, EBA, EFSF y el FMI visitó Madrid del 27 junio-4 julio 2012 a raíz de una petición formulada por el Gobierno español para la asistencia financiera externa en los términos de la asistencia financiera para la recapitalización de las instituciones financieras por el Facilidad Europea de Estabilidad Financiera (FEEF). El 4 de julio, la misión llegó a la conclusión de un acuerdo de nivel para un paquete de financiamiento de hasta 100 millardos de euros para la recapitalización y restructuración del sector financiero español. El Memorando de Entendimiento (MoU) fue firmado el 23 de julio de 2012. Este informe realizado por la Comisión Europea, proporciona una visión general de los desafíos que enfrenta España y su sector financiero, las conversaciones con las autoridades, así como los objetivos y el diseño del programa de ajuste del sector financier
Lisbon 'Fado': the European Union under reform.
No full textTo address the uncertainties surrounding the
Treaty of Lisbon, this book examines several issues
from various angles. Regardless of the results
of the second referendum in Ireland and the
pending ratifications in Poland, the Czech
Republic and Germany, the European Union (EU)
will not be the same after the Lisbon Treaty.
If it comes into effect, Europeans will enter into
a new stage in the deepening of the integration
process; if it is rejected, the first decade
of the 21st Century will represent a period of
institutional stagnation in Europe’s integration.
Nonetheless, the chapters in this book share the
consensus that, despite its limitations,
the Lisbon Treaty will make the EU decision
making process more efficient, enhance regional
democracy and strengthenits international voice
European elections: from ‘second-order’ elections to ‘first-order supranational’ elections, How can a ‘first-order supranational’ European election be created? European Policy Brief No. 34, April 2014
No full textStarting from the idea that European elections cannot be considered as purely second order elections, the author gathers some proposals in order to encourage a more effective electoral process. According to the author, if political leaders adopt these reforms, it could transform gradually the European elections into genuine ‘first-order supranational elections’
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